I am a closet democrat who used to be a republican but I am really probably an independent. I just don't broadcast the fact. My biggest pet peeve? Sending me a FW email about political views (whether they mirror mine or not) and telling me I need to forward it on to everyone I know to bring power back to the American people.
Right, wrong, or indifferent, I'm going to explain my views--but please don't copy and paste and forward this on to five million people and tell them they have to send it to their mother, father, sister, brother, children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins twice removed.
Immigration
I get border control. I support border control. I find emails telling me we have to kill Mexicans before they cross the border illegally distasteful and, quite frankly, wonder about a person's mentality whenever a person's life is considered insignificant. I guess the person who is somebody else's child, parent, or sibling is just worthless.
Health Care
I pay my health care premiums. I pay my co-pays. I pay my deductible. I have a child with special needs and have him covered under my insurance, his step dad's insurance, and Medicaid. I do not abuse the system but I just cannot afford everything he needs. I take him to his appointments, I know when his medication is running out and I plan. I am fortunate to work for a company that offers insurance. I guess my neighbor across the street with a son who does not have insurance is unworthy and must have her family go without in order to receive the same services. I believe everyone deserves affordable health care.
Gay Rights
I believe in God. I believe God created everyone and everything. I believe God loves everyone. I believe God does not create junk. Blast me for having the views I have but gay people (my apologies if that is not the correct term) should have the same rights I have. I am not gay, nor do I live with anyone gay. I don't even know if I know anyone gay but by God, they should have the same rights that I have. Is it really going to hurt someone if they get married? Seriously?
Muslims and the Mosque
My heart broke on 9/11. I watched the television and cried with America. I detest what happened but am highly offended that "Muslims" are all lumped together in one bucket and everyone of this faith is considered "evil" and should be exterminated. The last time I checked, God created everyone (at least my God did). I guess that means my God created the Muslims, too. I did not have anyone, nor did I know anyone who lost their life in the terror attacks of 9/11. America was able to build a memorial at the site yet the nation is still riddled with fear because a religion is portrayed as violent wants to build a mosque for their place of worship. Get over it, embrace, move on. If the mosque offends you, then don't visit it.
Obama
I voted for him. I'm probably only one of the 48% of Americans who still like him, but I do. I voted for Obama because of what he wanted to do for health care. I voted for him because of how he made me feel -- Proud to be an American. I voted for him because I thought McCain and Palin were pretty old and pretty lame (although she could see Russia from her doorstep). I voted for Obama because I wanted change. I think change can occur but that too many people are focused on a fictitious birth certificate and whether Obama is a Christian, Muslim, or atheist. I thought he was American but apparently only Christians are Americans.
So, until you can send me your words and your thoughts, quit sending me someone else's thoughts. I don't care that all Marines are passing around an email about Muslims not being American or that Obama is an atheist. I care about me, my family, and your thoughts.
Don't send me an email what someone else thinks, write your own damn words.
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